Melia Rayner Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As part of the Brand + Comms team, my mission is to enhance Blackbird’s public narrative and brand as a generational investor in generational companies. We want Blackbird to be a magnetic force for the ambition and creativity of Aussie and Kiwi startups. To do that, we need to passionately tell our stories; from the wild ideas and companies shaping our future to the programs and products Blackbird is building to help thousands of people found or join a startup. I oversee the strategy and execution of our owned and earned communications, marketing, media relationships and work closely with our Executive Team and Creative Director to further build the Blackbird brand and reputation across a range of media.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Blackbird is a venture capital firm whose mission is to invest in wild hearts, with the wildest ideas, right at the beginning. We do this by raising venture capital funds, investing in the best startup companies and helping them succeed. We have more than a billion dollars under management and a portfolio of over 100 companies including some of the most successful Australian startups such as Canva, Zoox, SafetyCulture and Culture Amp.

Mixing Board is a community of communications and brand marketing leaders that share knowledge with each other and organizations that can benefit from accessing members’ expertise.

Australia

The Community Collective (The CC) brings together passionate community builders across the world to learn from and support one another.We host bi-monthly member meetups and quarterly public events to supercharge all community builders and the broader startup ecosystem.

Australia

Coach for the Startmate Student Fellowship, helping to launch the best and brightest of ANZ's uni students into the centre of the startup universe and kickstart a career in startups.

Melbourne, Australia

Communications strategy and public relations for the the startup, technology, government, corporate, and cultural sectors. Worked with clients including: Deliveroo, Luxury Escapes, Culture Amp, Mercedes-Benz Vans, July, City of Melbourne and MYOB. Delivered communications support to dozens of early stage startups through a partnership program with LaunchVic between 2017-2019.

Australia

With significant experience producing both commercial and editorial content, I've developed a freelance portfolio of work for clients in the design, technology and lifestyle sectors. Previous contributed editorial work has included The Australian Financial Review - Boss Magazine, Marketing Mag, Which-50, Matters Journal, B&T, The Young Ones magazine, Est Living, The Brief (Kit and Ace) and Concrete Playground. Previous commercial work for Australian and international brands and can be found on my website: www.meliarayner.com

Melbourne, Australia

Inspired by first-hand industry experience and a passion for sharing the world’s most beautiful homes, products and design resources, Est was conceived as a digital ‘little black book’ for design enthusiasts across the world. We believe that your home is your sanctuary and we want to inspire and guide your design process through the principles of store, share, save and shop.

Melbourne, Australia

Kit and Ace designs contemporary luxury apparel, accessories and lifestyle products for men and women. Founded in Vancouver, we have stores across Canada, North America, The United Kingdom, Japan and Australia.Responsibilities:- Create, coordinate and oversee all Market Initiative brand briefs and work with Global Brand and Market Teams (GBMT) to execute projects and timelines- Project manage and support international market director in execution of global and market initiatives- Work cross-functionally to develop new brand initiatives and ideas to drive global conversations- Support the launch and brand building of new market Kit and Ace Shops by ensuring GBMT new shop by-whens, assets and strategies are met and executed for each new shop as per regional plan- Collaborate with the cross-functional International team (includes members from Brand, Merchandising, Digital Marketing, Retail and Content) to support market plans and initiatives- Work closely with Retail Operations, PR, Digital, Social, and E-commerce teams support brand and market initiatives- Stay on top of emerging global and local trends and tactics in brand, marketing, and fashion to provide strategic insight to relevant team members- Identify and monitor market conditions. Responsible for surveying market trends, new product and blog launches- Research and develop brand aligned relationships with the Creative Class bringing forth noteworthy collaborations

Melbourne, Australia

Offering a contemporary boutique hotel feel and a multifaceted art inspired experience unlike any other, each location boasts personalised service and sophisticated style making Art Series Hotel Group the destination of choice for business or leisure. www.artserieshotels.com.au

Melbourne, Australia

-Day to day production of content for Portable Studios blog and social media channels-Developing and maintaining a publication schedule for Portable Studios website and social media broadcasts-Writing and publishing content as well as commissioning and editing work from contributors-Selection and editing of images and video.-Day to day publishing to social media channels including Facebook and Twitter-Publish weekly email newsletter via email broadcast publishing system.-Building relationships with like minded publishers and contributors-Liaising with photographers and video producers and co ordination of shoots-Assist in planning and producing the Portable Presents series of talks-Assist with PR and marketing activities as required-Attend industry events as required

Greater New York City Area

Researching, writing and editing content for the site across fashion, film and creative arts platforms, conducting and transcribing interviews, pitching concepts for news content, viral topics and opinion articles, assisting the Managing Editor in public relations and administrative responsibilties.This diverse role has enabled me to form relationships with many up and coming creatives, as well as developing an across-the-board knoweledge of creating successful content and developing a unique creative platform through a popular cultural website.

Melbourne, Australia

Working alongside the producers and production managers to ensure a smooth production process as well as managing all administrative duties, basic post production and video editing duties, and acting as an in-house runner when required.

Melbourne, Australia

Founded with fellow Swinburne alum Daniel Gregg, Tonto Films provided a platform for the development and production of content across short film, music video, documentary and corporate communications projects.Tonto was responsible for producing 7 of the graduating films of 2011 and went on to support both Melia and Daniel's freelance work after graduating university.